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Michael MacNeill1, Eman M Mansory2, Alejandro Lazo-Langner3
1Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, CAN.
Abstract:
We report a case of a patient with recurrent hematomas while on anticoagulation for a pulmonary embolism and a prolonged hospital stay due to a delayed diagnosis for acquired hemophilia A. Acquired hemophilia A is a rare autoimmune bleeding disorder with autoantibodies directed against coagulation factor VIII (FVIII), leading to an acquired FVIII deficiency. A prolonged isolated activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) in a bleeding patient warrants workup for acquired hemophilia A. This is specifically challenging in patients with thrombosis on anticoagulation and can lead to significant delays in diagnosis and associated morbidities. The case highlights the need for further awareness of this disease, potential laboratory pitfalls when conducting and interpreting coagulation assays, and the management considerations in a patient with a simultaneous thrombotic and hemorrhagic condition.
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